Single Serving: Radio Moscow – The Stranger

September 25th 2012

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Psychedelic. Blues. Rock. Sometimes times call for rock ‘n roll so fiery it’ll singe your neighbor’s neighbor’s toast. Indeed, if you’re looking for a break from all things chill, dreamy, or shimmery then guitarist/drummer/singer/songwriter Parker Griggs has got your back. He’s joined by bassist Billy Ellsworth and drummer Lonnie Blanton in NorCal-via-Iowa bluesy psych-rock trio Radio Moscow. This jam was released as part of a compilation for Alive Records. I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I have been.

Though I find issue with the band’s ‘alternative’ label— if psychedelic blues rock is indie/alternative, then I guess we can start calling any and every form of rock post 1991 ‘alternative’, even the non-alternative genres.

Sel Melvin

On that topic, there’s a big 4 of modern psyche-blues rock; Orange Alabaster Mushroom, Rival Sons, The Temples, and Radio Moscow.

http://www.turntablekitchen.com Matthew

Yeah, the terms “alternative” and “indie” have lost *nearly* all meaning. They mostly have value in terms of signifying potential audiences. It’s my belief that by calling a band “alternative” or “indie” you’re really speaking to whom you think would like the music as opposed to what the band actually sounds like.